San Javier puts 77 lifeguards and rescue staff on the Mar Menor this summer
Lifeguards, kayaks and jet skis cover Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga beaches San Javier has rolled out its summer beach safety operation with more than 77 staff now stationed along the municipality's coastline to keep swimmers safe.   Mayor José Miguel Luengo and Civil Protection Councillor Sergio Martínez visited the team this week and watched a rescue drill simulating the recovery of someone who'd fallen from a boat in the waters..

Learn Spanish for foreigners in San Javier
French, German and English courses are also on offer at the San Javier and Torre Pacheco schools The Official Language School of San Javier has opened registrations for the new academic year, with sign-ups running until July 6 at both the San Javier school and its Torre Pacheco branch.   Everything is done online through www.eoisanjavier.es, according to director Javier Guillem, who confirmed all applications and registration paperwork..

San Javier unveils plans for a revamped Santiago de la Ribera promenade
The €8.3 million project would reshape the seafront with relocated beach bars, new facilities and improved public spaces The Santiago de la Ribera seafront promenade is set for significant changes under plans submitted by San Javier Town Hall to Spain's Coastal Authority.   The proposal, which is currently open to public consultation, would see fewer beach bars along the popular Mar Menor promenade, alongside a complete renovation..

Mar Menor ferry service now operates on Fridays
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga has been extended to include crossings on Fridays. The service offers a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera and sails over to Puerto Tomás Maestre..

Luz Casal, Lydia Bosch and a Peruvian Hamlet with Down’s Syndrome at the 2026 San Javier Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance
The 56th annual festival takes place between July 31 and August 23 The first details have been released of the 2026 International Theatre, Music and Dance festival which is being held for the 56th time this year in San Javier between 31st July and 23rd August. Among the highlights of the programme, which is of course performed mainly in Spanish, are the play “Blaubeeren” directed by Sergio Peris Mencheta, appearances by Lydia Bosch in “..

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekend
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially resumes on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, offering a scenic and convenient way to travel across the waters of the Mar Menor. The ferry departs from the jetty at Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de..